In the latest segment of “Not-So-Normal Norms”, I talk about letterman jackets, MTs, condiments, the excessive wearing of high heels, and the lack of gray hair in Korea. As usual, I must note that this post has been written to point out Korean cultural norms that are different from those in my home country, …
It’s time for more not-so-normal norms! This time, I talk about the Korean version of a milkman, cell phone accessories, personal space, and movie theater culture. Please remember that this segment has been written to point out differences that I’ve noticed in cultural norms between my home country, America, and my new home, Korea. My …
I’ve decided to continue sharing my observations of Korean cultural norms with a “Not-So-Normal Norms” segment. As noted in parts one and two, these posts are in no way intended to degrade Korean customs or offend the people that live there. These are simply my observations on cultural practices that do not exist in the …
It seems that you, too, enjoy learning about all the things that make Korea… different. I had a lot of responses and clicks to my original post, Not-So-Normal Norms, so I’ve decided to make it into a segment. Every so often, I’ll post some things that I’ve observed to be unique about this great country. …